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Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Our products are used in a vast range of applications such as the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions.
We are the largest producer of fluorspar in the world, accounting for over 20% of global supply, and also produce around 10% of global hydrofluoric acid supply. These products are used by our manufacturing centres in Mexico, the UK, USA and Japan and it is this “Mine to Market” structure that ensures a secure supply chain for our customers across sectors including steel, cement, aluminium, automotive, refrigeration and pharmaceutical.
We are the largest producer of fluorspar in the world, accounting for over 20% of global supply, and also produce around 10% of global hydrofluoric acid supply. These products are used by our manufacturing centres in Mexico, the UK, USA and Japan and it is this “Mine to Market” structure that ensures a secure supply chain for our customers across sectors including steel, cement, aluminium, automotive, refrigeration and pharmaceutical.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Runcorn
Employees
201-500
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Mar 15, 2023 | Koura signs supply deal with Ascend Elements | Ascend Elements will supply Koura with up to 5,000 tonnes of recycled lithium carbonate per year. Koura will use the recycled lithium carbonate in lithium-ion battery materials for the US and European markets, including lithium hexafluoroph... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Koura to Showcase Next-Generation Refrigerants at Chillventa 2022 | Innovative new products play a critical role in advancing the refrigerant industry towards a more sustainable future NUREMBURG, Germany, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business Koura, a global leader in the deve... |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Orbia Ventures, Koura Lead $70M Mid-Round Funding Investment in Battery Resourcers and Engage in New Battery Circularity Initiatives | The Wall Street Journal reports that Orbia leads again with an additional $70 million in funding to support Battery Resourcers in expanding its global operations in commercial lithium-ion battery recycling. |
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What has the press written about Koura?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Koura, among them “Koura signs supply deal with Ascend Elements” (Mar 15, 2023) and “Koura to Showcase Next-Generation Refrigerants at Chillventa 2022” (Oct 11, 2022).
Is Koura still active?
Yes, Koura is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 5, 2023.